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_____________ is a polysaccharide, but not a dietary source of carbohydrate. - Answer a. glycogen b. fiber c. maltose d. fructose e. starch e. starch Which of the following is an herbal product that has recently been granted the status of "generally recognized as safe" and will be used as an alternative sweetener in the United States? - Answer a. sucralose b. sorbitol c. xylitol d. stevia e. saccharin d. stevia The process of converting protein to glucose is...

The main function of vitamin D is to promote - Answer Calcium and phosphorus absorption, and calcium mobilization from bone Which of the following vitamins is synthesized by intestinal bacteria? - Answer Vitamin K Which of the following regarding fat-soluble vitamins are incorrect? - Answer Vitamin K is important for the vision Which of the following is a characteristic of vitamin K nutrition? - Answer Green vegetables like spinach and kale are good sources Wh...

The term organic, as related to compounds, would be best defined as ____. a) products sold at health food stores b) substances with carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen bonds c) products grown without use of pesticides d) substances that contain water foods having superior nutrient qualities - Answer substances with carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen bonds what is the AMDR for carbohydrates - Answer 45-65% The RDAs (recommended dietary allowances) for nutrients are generally - A...

The energy you need and receive from food is measured in NUTRIENTS. - Answer False, calories An environmental factor that can influence food choices is CULTURE. - Answer true Nutrients that provide energy include carbohydrates fats and VITAMINS. - Answer False, proteins A type of carbohydrate that your body needs but cannot digest is STARCH. - Answer False; fiber Eating plenty of foods rich in CALCIUM can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis. - Answer tr...

The maximum potential human life span is currently about ____ years. - Answer 130 A person's perceived physical and mental well-being is referred to as - Answer psychological age Which statement is true regarding energy restriction in animals and humans? - Answer In animals, life is prolonged when their diet provides enough food to meet 70 percent of normal intake. The combination of an inefficient and overactive immune response in aging is referred to as - Answer ...

What enzyme is higher in obese people and makes fat storage especially efficient? - Answer Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) What effect does weight loss have on fat cells? - Answer They decrease in size only. Which of the following substances maintains homeostasis by regulating food intake and energy expenditure in response to adipose tissue? - Answer Leptin Which substance is secreted primarily by the stomach cells and promotes eating and weight gain by increasing smell sensi...

The amount of protein recommended daily for recreational athletes who do not train is ____. - Answer 0.8 to 1.0 g per kg of body weight. Maximum protein synthesis takes place with an intake of _____ of high-quality protein post-exercise. - Answer 25 grams The _____ system is highly dependent on protein because of rapid cell turnover. - Answer immune The amino acids in casein are absorbed faster than the amino acids in whey. - Answer False The amount of protein...

What is nutrition? Why is it important? - Answer nutrition is the science that studies food establishes a relationship between poor nutrition and disease Explain the different types of nutrition: Organic vs inorganic - Answer organic- contain carbon such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, VITAMINS inorganic- do not contain carbon such as MINERALS Explain the different types of nutrition: macronutrient vs micronutrient - Answer macro- provide energy ex. carbs, lipids/...

Factors that contribute to what we eat and why - Answer 1. Personal preference - the number one reason we choose what we eat is taste 2. Habit 3. Ethnic heritage or tradition - the strongest influences; people tend to prefer foods they grew up eating 4. Social Interactions - most people enjoy companionship while eating 5. Availability, convenience, and economy - benefits of home cooked meals Food choices - Other factors - Answer 1. positive and negative associations - ...

What is the AMDR for fat? - 70-80% - 20-35% - 10-30% - 40-50% - 55-65% - Answer 20-35% What is the AMDR for protein? - 40-45% - 80-80% - 10-35% - 65-75% - 50-60% - Answer 10-35% Which nutrient is an example of a macronutrient? - minerals - proteins - water - water-soluble vitamins - fat-soluble vitamins - Answer proteins What does the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of a nutrient represent? - the maximum amount from all sources that appears safe ...